Tag: David Carrington
Jefferson County’s business prospects could surge with more big announcements, officials...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
It’s been a September to remember in Jefferson County for economic development and county leaders say more is to come.
Kamtek...
Mayor Bell, Area Officials Announce Push to Lure Amazon to Birmingham
Times Staff Report
Giant Amazon boxes appeared around Birmingham on Monday as part of the city’s official intent to pursue the tech giant’s second headquarters...
Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington ends bid for Alabama Governor
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington announced today that he is ending his campaign for governor of Alabama.
Carrington had announced his...
Thoughts on Racial Unity: ‘I am literally seeing Dr. King’s dream...
By David Carrington
Several days ago, as I participated in the 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast, two thoughts crossed my mind.
First,...
City Council, state lawmakers discuss ‘common mission’ ahead of legislative session
Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Council President Johnathan Austin on Tuesday urged state legislators and local elected officials to communicate and work on a...
Clash between Jefferson County, Water Board officials intensifies
Special to The Times
The Birmingham Water Works Board in October gave Jefferson County a one-year notice of the termination of its sewer collection agreement...
Jefferson County economic development projects could top $400M in 2016
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County is poised to close out a banner year for economic development with more than $400 million in announced...
After ‘disturbing’ video of handcuffed black woman, Jeffco officials seek meeting...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County Commissioners Sandra Little Brown and David Carrington said Tuesday they plan to meet with Homewood's mayor to discuss a video...
Seven Traits of a Trustworthy Leader
By David Carrington
In my 12 years of elected public service, I’ve worked with quite a few untrustworthy elected officials – some Republican; some Democrat...